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by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Computer questions
Topic: Media viewer
Replies: 2
Views: 4358

Re: Media viewer

Try ALSee.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Computer questions
Topic: Chromium
Replies: 9
Views: 7241

Re: Chromium

Run a virus scan.
Ensure you are using a firewall.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: Computer questions
Topic: Email provider!!
Replies: 23
Views: 15324

Re: Email provider!!

I use Hotmail,Yahoo and Google and find them all fine to use.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: Computer questions
Topic: Windows 10 pc users?
Replies: 9
Views: 7376

Re: Windows 10 pc users?

I'm Win10 and not having problems.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: Computer questions
Topic: How Accounts Get Hacked & How to Protect Yourself
Replies: 13
Views: 17959

Re: How Accounts Get Hacked & How to Protect Yourself

When I log in,the site is not https,ie,not encrypted (I think).

I added HTTPS Everywhere to my browser (Firefox) and enabled it before logging in.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Any North London recommended garages?
Replies: 9
Views: 6645

Any North London recommended garages?

For general servicing etc ....
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Rare in the smoke?
Replies: 1
Views: 837

Rare in the smoke?

All the vtrs appear to be up north (of Watford,if not Nottingham).
I think I spotted a yellow one at Epping and spoke to rider but I was probably dreaming.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: UK to ban petrol motorcycles by 2035
Replies: 4
Views: 1112

Re: UK to ban petrol motorcycles by 2035

Them batteries sure don't grow on trees or self charge.
Will the new bikes have solar panels and a large windmill?
Otherwise,I predict more persons lying down in the road or digging up the lawn outside cambridge University. :thumbup:
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: E10- now they're queuing round the block for it
Replies: 15
Views: 1940

Re: E10- now they're queuing round the block for it

My first vtr ride was sadly looking for petrol around where I live. Eventually filled up a few days later. I queued,but other (scooter) riders weren't. Had a row with a car driver who pushed in front of me (while initially making out he was trying to turn into a junction). It escalated to some robus...
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: 4th Dimension - MCE's repairer - heads up!
Replies: 33
Views: 52043

Re: 4th Dimension - MCE's repairer - heads up!

Horrific cartalogue of dangerous workpersonship there I'd say. I'd consider pursuing the matter as they say. I once bought a bike from a dealer and it turned out,much later,that there was no nut at the top of the left hand rear shock! And the fan was a solid block of rust. I'm actually insured with ...
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you listening to.....right now?
Replies: 1693
Views: 208048

Re: What are you listening to.....right now?

Beethoven
Switch between that and 88.3 Centreforce
Doing a bit of Yes in between.
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22457
Views: 1831565

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Removed yet more (self fermenting) windfall fruit from my covered vtr. Good job the bike is made of strong stuff as they come down with some serious force! Gave bike it's first proper clean (spray polish and duster),looks lovely. Spent some quality time hunting for the dipstick ......... Worked out ...
by zakisbak
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Now I've joined,can I ever leave?
Replies: 12
Views: 1840

Now I've joined,can I ever leave?

But I suspect having had my first proper ride on my new to me vtr,I'll never want to be an ex vtr rider :lol: I've got a few questions ...... The choke cable barely pulls out and doesn't stay out The engine hunts and stutters a bit about 3/4,000;mechanics say it's because it's been standing a while,...